Ingredients:

1. 1 cup of Fakes (Lentil)
2. 2-3 spring onions finely chopped
3. 8-10 stalks of coriander leaves finely chopped
4. 2-3 lettuce leaves finely chopped
5. 3-4 cloves of garlic sliced
6. 1 tbsp of flour
7. 1-2 bay leaves
8. 1/2 a cup of vinegar
9. Chopped parsley for garnishment
10. Salt and pepper to taste

This soup is usually made during Greek Orthodox fasting days.
The ingredients listed are for 4-6 servings.

Method

• Wash the lentil and place in a deep bowl with water to soak overnight if you like. Not necessary.
• Place lentil in a pot, cover with fresh cold water and bring to boil.
• Boil for a few minutes, strain and replace the water with fresh.
• Bring to boil, lower the heat and cook for about 45 minutes.
• Add the bay leaves, chopped onions, coriander leaves, lettuce leaves and sliced garlic.
• You can add more vegetables if you prefer, like carrots and celery.
• Simmer the lentil soup for about another 20 minutes on low heat.
• Dissolve the flour in a small bowl of hot water and gradually pour into the soup while constantly stirring.
• Add the vinegar, salt and pepper to taste and stir to mix the vinegar with the broth.
• Simmer for about another 5-10 minutes.
• Your Fakes Ksithates (Lentil Soup) is ready to serve.
• Place in a deep soup bowl or individual bowls garnish with some chopped parley and serve hot.
• Lentil Soup can be accompanied with Kalamata olives, fresh bread and grilled Herring fish.